Dhaka, March 8 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed a gradual reduction of the policy interest rate to stimulate private sector investment during a meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.

DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed placed the proposal during a courtesy call at the minister's office in the Secretariat on Sunday, according to a media statement issued by the chamber.

During the discussion, the DCCI chief called for a review of loan rescheduling for unintentional defaulters and proposed extending the timeframe for loan classification.

"Through the integrated application of monetary policy, fiscal policy, and structural reforms, Bangladesh will be able to restore investor confidence, streng...